Oct. 9, 2026
The latest: Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is ready to respond to Hurricane Isaias with a restoration workforce of 14,000. We urge customers to prepare for outages and make safety their priority.
Why it matters: Isaias is expected to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle this evening as a strong hurricane. The storm will bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, significant storm surge and the potential for damaging tornadoes.
A word from FPL President and CEO Scott Bores: “Our restoration workforce of 14,000 men and women are pre-positioned across Florida’s Panhandle. We are ready to respond and restore power as soon as it’s safe to do so. We will not stop until every customer is restored. I urge our customers to take this storm seriously – finalize preparations for you and your families and stay safe.”
FPL is ready to respond:
- A restoration workforce of approximately 14,000 is in place, including support from crews across 17 states.
- 16 processing and staging sites are activated.
- Customers are receiving updates through multiple channels, including automated calls and text messages.
- Command centers active in both Pensacola and Juno Beach.
What customers should do after the storm:
- Safety is FPL’s top priority for its crews and customers. Even when the wind subsides, conditions can be dangerous. Customers should continue to heed warnings from local emergency officials.
- Stay far away from downed power lines, flooding and debris; assume that lines are energized.
Preparation and safety
- Use extreme caution while driving. Power interruptions may cause traffic signals to stop working without warning. If you come to an intersection with a non-working traffic signal, Florida law requires that you treat it as a four-way stop.
- If you are using a portable generator, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper use. Never operate a generator inside your home or garage.
Stay informed:
- Report outages at FPL.com or by calling 800-4-OUTAGE (800-468-8243).
- Track outages and restoration information at FPL.com/PowerTracker.
- Quickly download the FPL app for on-the-go, instant and secure access to your account by texting the word “App” to MyFPL (69375).
How to reach us:
- 561-694-4442
- Media.Relations@fpl.com
- X Media: @FPL_Newsroom
- X and Instagram: @insidefpl
- TikTok: @floridapowerandlight
- Facebook: @fplconnect
- YouTube: @fpl
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About Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is America's largest electric utility, delivering reliable power to more than 6 million customer accounts — serving approximately 12 million people across Florida. By leveraging a diverse energy mix, including nuclear, natural gas, solar and battery storage, FPL operates one of the most fuel- and cost-efficient power generation fleets in the U.S. and has earned the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award for eight of the last 11 years. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), which is one of the largest electric power and energy infrastructure companies in North America and is a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is advancing America's energy future with one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of power generation and infrastructure solutions. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites:
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